• Young Adult

    The Trial

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    Young Adult

    The Trial

    Step into the enigmatic world of Franz Kafka’s literary masterpiece, “The Trial,” where the boundaries between guilt and innocence blur, and the relentless pursuit of justice becomes a nightmarish ordeal. In this haunting and thought-provoking novel, we follow the bewildering journey of Josef K., an ordinary bank employee who wakes up one morning to find himself inexplicably arrested for an undisclosed crime. With no knowledge of his alleged offense or the identity of his accusers, Josef is thrust into an eerie and labyrinthine legal system that seems designed to confound and destroy him. As Josef navigates the bewildering bureaucratic maze, his desperate search for answers becomes entangled in a web of obscure laws, faceless officials, and inexplicable delays. He encounters a series of bizarre characters, each with their own peculiar agendas, who seem determined to undermine his every move. Is he a victim of a cruel and absurd system, or is there a deeper meaning behind his trial? “The Trial” delves into the human condition, exploring themes of guilt, identity, power, and existential alienation. Kafka’s unparalleled narrative style draws readers into a disorienting world where logic and reason are shattered, and the individual’s struggle against an indifferent and faceless authority takes center stage. With its haunting atmosphere, philosophical depth, and timeless relevance, “The Trial” continues to captivate readers and provoke introspection. Kafka’s unique blend of surrealism and social critique raises profound questions about the nature of justice, the power structures that govern society, and the individual’s place within them. “The Trial” is a literary masterpiece that challenges our perceptions of reality, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of modern literature. This edition, meticulously translated and faithfully capturing the essence of Kafka’s prose, offers a fresh opportunity to experience the haunting brilliance of one of the greatest works in world literature. Embark on a journey through an enigmatic world where justice becomes an enigma, and the search for truth becomes an existential quest. Discover “The Trial” and unlock the mysterious depths of Kafka’s imagination. Read more
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  • Young Adult

    The Metamorphosis

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    Young Adult

    The Metamorphosis

    “As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect. He was laying on his hard, as it were armor-plated, back and when he lifted his head a little he could see his domelike brown belly divided into stiff arched segments on top of which the bed quilt could hardly keep in position and was about to slide off completely. His numerous legs, which were pitifully thin compared to the rest of his bulk, waved helplessly before his eyes.” With it’s startling, bizarre, yet surprisingly funny first opening, Kafka begins his masterpiece, The Metamorphosis. It is the story of a young man who, transformed overnight into a giant beetle-like insect, becomes an object of disgrace to his family, an outsider in his own home, a quintessentially alienated man. A harrowing—though absurdly comic—meditation on human feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and isolation, The Metamorphosis has taken its place as one of the most widely read and influential works of twentieth-century fiction. As W.H. Auden wrote, “Kafka is important to us because his predicament is the predicament of modern man.” Read more
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